SEATTLE, August 13, 2008 – Garvey Schubert Barer is pleased to announce that Stephen Rose has joined the firm's Seattle office as an owner in the firm's healthcare practice.

Previously a partner with K&L Gates, Mr. Rose joins Garvey Schubert Barer with more than 25 years experience representing hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers as well as healthcare trade groups in Alaska, Washington and Oregon. His practice focuses on Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement, defending healthcare providers during government audits, developing and implementing corporate compliance plans, addressing certificate of need issues and assisting hospitals with credentialing and privileging issues.

"Stephen is one of the leading healthcare attorneys in the Pacific Northwest and we are thrilled to have him join our healthcare practice," said Garvey Schubert Barer COO Erle Cohen.

Mr. Rose is a frequent lecturer on HIPAA and government audit issues and recently authored the Long-Term Care chapter of the Washington Health Law Manual. In addition to earning his law degree with honors from Whittier Law School, he holds a Masters Degree in Business Administration from Santa Clara University.

Larry’s Tax Law – Decoding the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. This latest blog series provides an in-depth review of the technical elements of the new law and offers practical insights for taxpayers and their advisors.

H-4 EAD in Jeopardy? The U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security is expected to publish proposed rules removing H-4 spouses as a class of noncitizens eligible for employment authorization. Learn how employers should prepare for this change.

GSB's Pioneering Past and Present. Take a peek at the firm's 50-year journey of Vision Powered by Principles.

Firm Infographic. At GSB, we've never followed a roadmap. We've never been afraid to take the right kinds of risks or to do things a little differently. What has our journey looked like? See for yourself.